Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ALBERT ROAD, PL2 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, PL2 1AP.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL2 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL2 1AP — age 47, 43% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL2 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Road, 0.6km from Stoke in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL2 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00076665 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL2 1AP. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

19 sales · Mean £ 145,236

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PL2 1AP is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences258
Shoplifting91
Anti-social behaviour86
Criminal damage and arson63
Other theft47

school Local Schools

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Stoke Damerel Primary School

Good402 pupils0.3 km
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UTC Plymouth

Good517 pupils0.5 km
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Good369 pupils0.7 km
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Stoke Damerel Community College

Good1288 pupils0.7 km
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College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Morice Town Primary Academy

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.7 km
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils0.7 km
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Ford Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Giga's Everyday Essentials0.4 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
  • Green Shoots Eco0.9 km
  • Dewdney0.9 km
  • College Road Stores0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Indian Inn0.2 km
  • Stoke Bar and Grill Ltd0.2 km
  • St Aubyn Masonic Club0.4 km
  • Stoke Inn0.3 km
  • The Herbert0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Cafe Indiya0.3 km
  • The Stoke Cafe0.2 km
  • Plymouth Albion RFC0.9 km
  • Molys Cafe0.9 km
  • Olympus0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Spar - Wessex Retail0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Pasley Takeaway0.4 km
  • Stoke Grill Kebab Ltd0.2 km
  • The Codmothers0.4 km
  • Golden China0.9 km
  • Tasty Bites1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Corner Guest House0.0 km
  • Mountbatten Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Devonport0.2 km
  • Dockyard0.6 km
  • Keyham1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Havelock Terrace0.0 km
  • Keppel Place0.1 km
  • Devonport Road Railway Bridge0.1 km
  • Nelson Gardens0.2 km
  • Devonport Rail Station0.2 km